Carlsbad Charitable Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation supports youth, families, K-12 education, health and human services in Southern California.
FUNDING AREAS: Youth, families, education, health, human services
IP TAKE: This affiliate community funder typically awards around six or seven grants per year and considers nearly any type of Carlsbad-focused charitable need. This is not the most accessible funder as it only sporadically accepts grant applications.
PROFILE: Established in 2008, Carlsbad Charitable Foundation (CCF) is a community foundation based in Carlsbad, California. CCF is an affiliate of the San Diego Foundation and serves as a way to leverage local leadership, build civic engagement and increase impactful philanthropy. The foundation’s mission addresses “celebrating and investing in Carlsbad.” CCF funds local efforts for youth, families, education, health and human services.
The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation supports many different types of local nonprofits in its home city and broader region. Past support has gone towards preschool screening programs, scholarships for high school students, educational art workshops and food waste reduction programs. Other CCF interests are STEM education, high school graduation and critical health resources. Overall, the foundation looks to improve the quality of life in the region by connecting hundreds of community members who are interested in investing in Carlsbad-focused programs. CCF has awarded grants to over 50 programs since inception.
Grants range between about $10,000 and $30,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving in the news section of the San Diego Foundation’s website. Grantmaking focuses on the Carlsbad area of Southern California. Past local grantees include Friends of Carlsbad, the Autism Tree Project and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education.
This foundation may accept grant applications from nonprofits at certain times, but grantseekers should contact the Carlsbad affiliate team to learn about current guidelines. Direct general questions to Estela Mitrani, the Carlsbad affiliate manager on the staff at estelam@sdfoundation.org or 619-847-7100.
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